Andrew Secker heads the practice at Mills & Reeve LLP, which has a particular focus on technology, life sciences, and the mid-market business sector. Remziye Ozcan has considerable experience in supporting employers on a range of issues, particularly in defending Employment Tribunal claims. In addition, the team is well-placed to negotiate senior level exits, and advise on neurodiversity in the workplace. The group has worked with a number of early stage start-ups or VC backed businesses, in conjunction with its VC corporate practice.
Testimonials
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‘Very welcoming team, always seeking to understand our business, working effectively across disciplines.’
‘Very impressed by Andrew Secker, he provides very considered and measured advice, and takes a pragmatic view appropriate for a start-up business.’
- 'In my experience working with the employment team at M&R, they demonstrate a rare blend of commercial acumen and pragmatic solutions. They took the time to understand our unique challenges and approached the situation with a balance of empathy and sound advice.'
- 'From our first interaction with M&R, we felt we were in good hands. Clear and consistent communication throughout. Remziye Ozcan, with equally outstanding support from Andrew Secker.'
Key clients
- HELM AG
- Datamatics
- Evelyn Partners Group Limited
- Solenis UK Industries Limited
- BAM Nuttall
- Mitsubishi Electric Europe B. V.
- Wilmington Plc
- FactSet Europe
- Charles River
- Olympus KeyMed
Work highlights
- Advising German chemical distribution company HELM AG, on the employment issues arising from the acquisition of its remaining stake in Leverton Helm.
- Supporting a mid-market business on the successful resolution of a complex equal pay and sex discrimination claim from an existing employee.
- Supporting a FinTech business on a complex global headcount reduction exercise involving employees across several continents but mostly in the UK and US.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Secker